Dangote to Join Mahama at Invest Ghana Summit 2026 as Ghana Courts US$10 Billion New Economy Investment

African industrialist and business leader Aliko Dangote will join President John Dramani Mahama to open the 2026 Invest Ghana Summit, as Ghana seeks to attract large-scale investment into its productive sectors and shift from economic stabilisation toward production-led growth.

The two-day summit, scheduled for November 16 and 17 at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, will bring together international investors, multinational corporations, policymakers and business executives to explore investment opportunities in Ghana. It is organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) under the theme, "Investing in Ghana's New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally" .

Dangote's Endorsement

A major highlight will be a fireside conversation with Dangote, the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, who is expected to share insights from building one of Africa's largest industrial conglomerates and discuss opportunities for expanding investment, strengthening regional value chains and advancing industrial development across the continent. His session will be followed by a keynote address from President Mahama, who will outline the government's economic transformation agenda and its plans to drive investment-led growth, industrialisation and export expansion .

GIPA Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie described Dangote's participation as a powerful signal to the global investment community. "Mr Dangote's presence at the Invest Ghana Summit is a powerful endorsement of Ghana's economic potential and investment outlook. As one of Africa's most respected industrial leaders, he will enrich discussions on industrialisation, regional value chains and private-sector-led growth, while inspiring investors and entrepreneurs seeking to build globally competitive businesses from Africa," he said .

The New Economy Agenda

The summit comes as the government advances its proposed US$10 billion New Economy investment programme for 2026 to 2030, aimed at shifting Ghana from economic stabilisation toward production-led growth. The programme identifies agriculture, manufacturing, energy, mining value-addition and tourism, among other productive sectors, as key areas for investment .

The timing reflects a deliberate pivot in Ghana's economic strategy. Having completed a painful debt restructuring and stabilised its macroeconomy — with inflation falling to 5.5% and the policy rate cut to 14% — the government is now seeking to convert stability into growth. The New Economy programme is designed to channel capital into sectors that create jobs and generate foreign exchange, reducing the country's reliance on imports and raw commodity exports.

A Pipeline of Bankable Projects

GIPA says the summit will provide investors with direct access to a pipeline of investment-ready projects, including the Eastern Railway Line Development Project, the Accra-Tema Motorway Expansion Project, the Volo-Battor Agro-Industrial Park, the Volta Lake Transport System and the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park. Other projects to be showcased include the Tamale Air Cargo and Logistics Hub and the Buipe Solar and Battery Storage Project .

The authority will also present regional investment opportunities in cocoa and cashew processing, rice farming, cassava starch production, tomato processing and livestock development across the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions.

Removing the Friction

Beyond project showcases, the summit will feature an Investor Facilitation Hub bringing together 19 public institutions to provide investors with support on business registration, taxation, permits, immigration services, incentives and environmental approvals. An AfCFTA Investment Breakfast will explore opportunities for businesses to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area's single market to expand regional trade and investment. Participants will further engage in business-to-business and business-to-government meetings, investment deal rooms and sector-focused discussions aimed at facilitating partnerships and mobilising capital .

Madjie said the summit is expected to support business expansion, job creation, industrialisation, technology transfer and export growth. "By connecting investors directly with bankable projects and decision-makers, we are creating a platform that turns investor interest into tangible economic outcomes for Ghana," he said .

The Stakes

The Invest Ghana Summit is the country's flagship presidential investment promotion platform, bringing together investors, policymakers, business executives and development partners to explore opportunities and establish partnerships. The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is the government agency responsible for promoting, regulating and facilitating investment in Ghana and supporting Ghanaian investments abroad.

For a country still rebuilding confidence after its 2022 debt default, the presence of Dangote — whose sprawling conglomerate spans cement, sugar, fertiliser and petroleum refining across the continent — carries symbolic weight beyond the summit itself. It signals that African capital, not just Western or Asian investment, sees opportunity in Ghana's recovery. Whether that signal translates into signed deals and shovels in the ground will be the measure of the summit's success.